Castillo Corner: Here I go . . .

Monday, June 23, 2008

Here I go . . .

Well, here I go. I'm diving into the blogging world. Okay, let's say I'm half diving, half being pushed. (thanks Tiff) No just kidding :)! I really am excited to start. I've been a blog hopper/stalker for a couple months now, so I thought it was about time I start a blog of my own, don't you think? Another reason I wanted to start a blog is to get my own little baby countdown widget and see how close I am to popping. There's a part of me that is trying to enjoy my full nights of sleep, but another, very large part of me (yes, that's right, my midsection) is ready for this baby to come. We're super excited to have our baby girl get here. We're trying to get the nursery all put together and decorated. Heaven forbid a baby come home without a fully decked out room, right? I'll post pics when it's all done. Let's hope we have less than the 34 days the widget is saying today. . .

15 comments:

Karren said...: Looks great sweetheart, love the layout!!! I'll give you the same advice I gave Annika, use lots of pics!!!! Love ya, mom; June 23, 2008 at 4:53 PM
Jen said...: yay, your very own blog!!! :) i can't wait for that little niece of mine to come too! (but i'm pretty sure not as much as you want her to come...); June 23, 2008 at 5:58 PM
becky said...: It looks really good. Much better than mine. I am a new comer to the blogger world too. I hope you love it. I do. I like lots of comments too.; June 23, 2008 at 8:47 PM
Tiffany said...: Well, I'll I can say is FINALLY! Welcome to the crazy world of bloggin' :); June 23, 2008 at 8:54 PM
Rowley's said...: Careful, this blogging thing can be addicting! I'm so excited that you are blogging now though. And you are so close to having this baby! I can't wait to meet her! And really enjoy your sleep, please for me, because I'm not getting any :) I've told you my blog address before, but incase you can't find it:
rowleyfamily9.blogspot.com; June 23, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Annika said...: I love your layout, and hey we'll learn together as we follow our own "Mistress of the Art Tiff" Just one question...why am I not on your blog friends list?! I'm hurt. j/k I know your still working on it, but really get it on there soon ok? :0); June 23, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Marinann said...: Hey Haley!! I did just start a blog but I haven't put any pictures on it yet. I need some help figuring that one out!! Our blog is at castilloclanchronicles.blogger.com. Do you think that is long enough???!!! Just castilloclan was gone. I love the name of yours!! Where did you get your cute layout? Love you tons and tons!! Mom Castillo; June 23, 2008 at 11:00 PM
AJ said...: YEAH! Welcome to the blogging world. Now your whole family is on board! I LOVE your layout.

So, what names are you thinking of for your little girl???; June 25, 2008 at 9:49 AM
Tiffany said...: Hello! It has been a few days time for another post:).....seriously; June 25, 2008 at 1:56 PM
Kristen said...: Yeah, a new blog to read. Love the background. So excited for your new baby. Can't wait to read more and I'm dying to see pics of the nursery.; June 26, 2008 at 7:30 AM
Vicki said...: Now that your blogging that means you will also hear from me from time to time. I'm the crazy one that reads everyones blogs, but won't blog my own story. Anyway. It's gooe to keep in touch with family and see what's going on. Good luck with your baby. Love to all, Aunt Vicki; June 26, 2008 at 11:36 AM
Marie Carlisle said...: Nice Job Cap'n Fro! Love it! I am so excited to see a minni you!; June 26, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Karren said...: Okay Hay, time for another post. Yeah, look at me talk. No way, I just love reading all of yours!!; June 26, 2008 at 12:15 PM
Haley said...: We're thinking about Averrie Karren or Maddison Elizabeth for our baby. We like Maddison, but hate Maddie (no offense to anyone who adores that nickname)Averrie is our #1, but I want to see her first before I decide. Any other ideas??; June 26, 2008 at 3:23 PM
Tiffany said...: Do a vote on your blog about the names----under (add a page element); June 26, 2008 at 10:32 PM

Castillo-isms

Feb 2013
Averie was explaining the color of her horse and she said that it has gray "clip clops" meaning hooves.
She also called her "high heels" tip taps" because she loves the way they sound when she walks.

Jan 2013
In a lunchtime prayer with Daddy and Boston, Averie prayed
Jan 2013
After Landon asked Easton why he was such a good kid, Easton matter of factly says "cuz I say my prayers like every night."

Jan 2013
After explaining to Easton that we were going to have chips and salsa as PART of our lunch, he says "that would just be wierd to have it on the side of your lunch." No doubt this is Landon's doing.

Jan2013
While listening to Brittney Spears on the radio, Easton said he wants to be a football player or a drummer when he grows up. Then he added "or a back-up dancer."

Nov 2012
After Easton hears me say something to Landon about Pharoh, he begins singing "Fiyero, Fiiiiiiyeeeerro" from Wicked.

Nov 2012
After the leaving the child care at my boot camp/exersize class, which is in a Catholic church, Averie tells me that someone threw a Book of Mormon at her. Guess we better start doing more family scripture study out of the Bible.

Nov 2012
Averie's answer to her teacher on how to cook a turkey.
"My mom uses the oven for five seconds with salt and pepper and sauce."

10/30/12
Me: "Averie how do you know you'll like gymnastics better than ballet. You've never done gymnastics."
Averie: "I know, right?"

8/16/12
After seeing a balloon stuck on the cold air return vent, Easton tells Averie that he's making the balloon do that with "the force." He says "I can even do it with my eyes." staring intently at the balloon.

Aug 2012
While doing Averie's hair.
A: "Mom, can we change my name?"
Me: Ummm . . . what to?
A: Chocolate Chip
LOL!!! That's my girl!

July 2012
While eating gummy worms while driving through Nebraska, Easton says "these Nebraska worms are pretty good."

11/17/11
Easton blessing the breakfast. "And please bless that I can be good and caring (enter proud parental moment) . . . . so I can get a prize." Bummer!

11/11
Averie "Boston Bean Castillo" Oops. Guess I need to start using his actual middle name! :)

9/27/11
More Averie-isms
Singing the Little Mermaid Songs "What is a fire and why does it . . what's the word. . . .bird."

While someone else is singing the part of Ariel, she does Ursula's "Keeeeep Singiiiiiiing." (Hilarious!)

9/11
Averie-isms
"paint nolish"= nail polish
"Nephi's Courageous"= the song Nephi's Courage
Singing Nephi's courage-" Laman and Lemuel were both afraid to try . . . so they didn't."
"I know the Lord ca-vides a way."

8/27/11
Averie " I have a Loof Tooth" too!"

8/25/11
Trying to get Easton to explain what Moses did, I said "and what he did to the ocean." He said, "Mom it was called the Red Sea!"

8/11
While we kneeling down to say family prayer and Easton asked me why we pray. I told him it's so we can feel closer to Heavenly Father to which he replied "Oh yeah, some say that Heaven is far away, but I feel it close around me as I pray."

6-23-11
I was telling Easton that Jimmer won't be playing for BYU anymore.
Easton: "So Jimmer won't be a cougar anymore?"
Me: "No, he's going to be playing in California."
Easton looking concerned: "Is Cosmo still going to be a Cougar?" Me: "Yes, Cosmo will always be a Cougar." Followed by a huge look of relief on Easton's face.

6-23-11
Easton while running out of the door to go to the park: "I call shotgun."
Me: "We're not driving, we're walking."
Easton with a confused look on his face: "No, I call the shotgun!"

11-21-10
While riding in the car, I said something to Landon and the kids like "that's not going to work folks" to which Averie replied "Mom, we not folks!"

11-17-10
While we were at the Dr's office, a nurse who knows Landon and I said to Averie "tell your Daddy hi for me, okay?" to which she replied "hi" right back to her.

10-20-10
After wondering how much Easton is learning in Kindergarten he said to me last night "Mom, do you even KNOW what at title page is?" and this morning he said "Mom, you just made a prediction."

8-27-20110
Easton: After taping a paper cape, sword, and shield to his stuffed puppy, "This is the best day of my life."